Urges the Hawaii Tourism Authority to require 30% of Signature Event Program funds to market events to out-of-state markets.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority's Signature Event Program funds major events showcasing Hawaii's culture and advancing tourism. The bill urges the Authority to require 30% of awarded funds to be used for marketing these events to out-of-state markets, aiming to increase visitor demand and strengthen Hawaii's visitor industry. Currently, grantees are not required to allocate funds for out-of-state marketing.

Urges the Hawaii Tourism Authority to require 30% of Signature Event Program funds to market events to out-of-state markets.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority's Signature Event Program funds major events showcasing Hawaii's culture and advancing tourism. The bill urges the Authority to require 30% of awarded funds to be used for marketing these events to out-of-state markets, aiming to increase visitor demand and strengthen Hawaii's visitor industry. Currently, grantees are not required to allocate funds for out-of-state marketing.